Dana Krempels, Ph.D. - Wild Animals - Veterinary Medicine - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

Expertise: I'm an evolutionary biologist with a passion for animals of all types, so give me a try for questions about natural history, behavior, geographic range and evolutionary history. If you would like me to identify a "mystery animal," be sure to tell me where you saw it (geographically). I'm *not* an expert on comparative strengths of different animals (which is a question much more complicated than you might think!) nor bite forces, so if that's your interest I'm probably not the best person to ask. *****The only questions I will ABSOLUTELY NOT answer are those asking "Which of these two animals--XXX or XXX--would win in a fight?" These hypothetical questions range from the impossible (Sorry, but Grizzly Bears and Gorillas don't even occupy the same *continent*.) to the utterly ridiculous (Someone actually once asked me who would win a fight between a Great White Shark and a tiger...). This type of question bespeaks a hostility towards non-human animals that I'd rather not dignify with an answer.*****

Experience in the area
I have been the fortunate caregiver to a group of Black-tailed Jackrabbits rescued from the Miami International Airport, and not releasable in this area because they are not native. I also have rehabbed and released Eastern Cottontails, and am in contact with many very experienced wildlife rescuers who regularly handle injured or orphaned rabbits and hares.

Organizations
House Rabbit Society

Publications
Exotic DVM journal

Education/Credentials
I have a Ph.D. in Biology, with main areas of expertise in evolutionary biology, genetics, botany, and ecology.

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What do you like about this subject? I would like to promote the peaceful cohabitation of our planet with the wild things.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Human activity is resulting in the loss of a frightening number of wild species every week. This must stop!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? One can never stop learning until the wild things are gone. As a species, we seem to be bent on that.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Animals in the wild don't spend all their time out there looking for a fight (though from the number of questions I get about which animal would win in a fight, I can see there's a big misconception about this out there...). In fact, most animals will AVOID a fight, if at all possible.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 11300
Knowledge	9.87 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.90 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.89 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		2
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1038

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/13/08
10	10	10	10	10/11/08
10	10	10	10	10/11/08
10	10	10	10	10/13/08
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User Comments

They gave all information i needed.
(Zach mckeen on 10/13/08)

thank you soooooooooooooo much
(patrick on 10/11/08)

Thanks again. She was talking to me early today and went to the nest several times. She might have stayed on it over night. She appears sad and confus
(Debbie on 10/11/08)

Thank you
(Victoria Schleder on 10/13/08)

Thank you Dana. I will still be able to use this information although I understand your qualifying statements regarding kinship. All the best, Maggie
(maggie on 10/10/08)

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Recent Answers from Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

2008-10-12 opossum: Dear Zach, Never give over the counter (or any other) medication to a species other than the one for which it's intended. Medicines that are perfectly harmless to one species can *kill* another. For...

2008-10-12 found what i think is a mole: Dear Chris, You can see pictures of moles here to compare with the critter you have: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=mole&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2 You might also have a shrew: http://images...

2008-10-11 I found an injured chipmunk: Dear Patrick, It's good that he's eating. The thing I worry about is that if his back is broken he might not be able to urinate or defecate, and that would be the end of him. If he has a back injury...

2008-10-11 I found an injured chipmunk: Dear Patrick, If this little guy can be saved, his best chance is probably with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You can find one near you here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm...

2008-10-10 what is it?: Dear Victoria, The description fits that of a mink, which is found throughout your state. You can see pictures here: http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&q=mink&btnG=Search+Images to compare...